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The bill seeks to clarify those until the right to buy ends. One of the provisions makes it clear that the right to buy of tenants who are moving to new-supply homes in circumstances that are outwith their control will be protected.
Section 29 The intention behind Chapter 3 of Part 1 of the Bill is to allow a route for new regulatory bodies to enter the legal services sector and for new types of practitioners to provide legal services in Scotland if this is deemed to be appropriate.
These included changes to the glue trap ban, expanding the ban to include the offence of supplying a glue trap (as well as offences of buying or using a glue trap). The Bill was also amended to give powers to Scottish Ministers to introduce a licensing scheme for glue traps by regulations, responding to concerns from the pest control industry about loss of ...
Impact of Scottish Government policies at local level
The Committee heard that one of the key impacts at local level of having a statutory approach has been improved buy-in from local authorities and partners to take action on reducing child poverty.
Choice 1 is to do that. Choice 2 is not to buy fireworks any more. Choice 3 is to buy them from some guy who approaches them in the pub or from the back of a white van and says, “Here, I can get you fireworks and you don’t need to pay the 50 quid fee."
Questions and Answers
Date lodged:
22 January 2024
To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government's latest engagement with the UK Government regarding the status of the Grangemouth refinery.
Questions and Answers
Date lodged:
6 December 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what its latest engagement has been with the UK Government regarding the funding available to support households with the cost of living during the Christmas season.
To ask the Scottish Government what its latest engagement has been with the UK Government regarding financial pressures that households in Scotland are facing as a result of energy costs.
We recognise the importance of employability to support the integration of New Scots, and the significant barriers challenges that New Scots can face in accessing employment, such as language and the recognition of overseas qualifications.